Robert Powls, Physical Therapist
Since graduating from the University of Manitoba and obtaining his Diploma in Sports Physical Therapy and Advanced Diploma in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy, Bob has been extensively involved in the sports realm. He has been a member of two Canadian Olympic teams (2004 and 2012) and has been involved with numerous National and professional teams, most recently as Head Therapist for Athletics Canada. He taught in the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine for seven years and continues to teach Manual Therapy courses for Physical Therapists.
Lisa Crockett, Physical Therapist
Lisa attended elementary and high school in Vernon before completing a BSc at UBC and then her Physical Therapy degree at the University of Alberta. She has been with Spine and Sports since 1997 and has continued to advance her skills by completing her Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Therapy as well as being certified in acupuncture and Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS). Lisa's main clinical interest lies in "hands on" manual therapy treatment and she has continued to take courses in this field to broaden her approach to treatment. She has recently completed courses in Active Release Therapy (ART), functional dry needling (FDN), treatment of TMJ disorders and the Thoracic Ring Approach.
Nathan Bruneau, Physical Therapist
Nathan completed his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta and is certified in acupuncture with the Canadian Acupuncture Foundation. Nathan has a strong interest in manual therapy and has completed post-graduate courses in manual therapy and orthopaedics through the Canadian Physical Therapy Association. Nathan has also been educated in the Thoracic Ring Approach, part of the Connect Therapy series. This specialized training allows Nathan to connect your area of pain with a problem, or problems, in other areas of the body. With assessment and treatment on the entire body, Nathan will not only treat the painful area in your body but also remove the joint and mobility issues that are associated with the pain.